2025-04-30T15:23:17-05:00 2024-12-31 204193611 Batts Morrison Wales & Lee PA 801 North Orange Avenue Suite 800 Orlando FL 32801 990 2024-01-01 141888977 unfoldingWord UNFO 4079003005 13485 Veterans Way Suite 460 Orlando FL 32827 David Reeves President & CEO 4079003005 2025-04-21 1 1 Michele M Wales CPA P00428093 4077706000 2025-04-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z David Reeves 13485 Veterans Way Suite 460 Orlando FL 32827 10663044 0 X www.unfoldingword.org X 2003 MT The Organization exists to see the Church in every People Group and the Bible in Every Language. 6 5 33 15 0 0 10963004 10641532 0 0 387 6860 13036 14652 10976427 10663044 0 2048 0 0 2669928 2626719 0 0 1073871 8153830 7189864 10823758 9818631 152669 844413 2970780 3524553 1530644 1240004 1440136 2284549 X The Organization exists to see the Church in every People Group and the Bible in Every Language. The Organization catalyzes and equips church networks so that they are empowered and successful in reaching the least reached. 0 0 3912884 2048 Whole Bible Whole Nation (WBWN): The Whole Bible for the Whole Nation (WBWN) portfolio is designed to equip and empower church networks to reach underrepresented people groups by expanding ministry efforts, training leaders, and facilitating Bible translation. Its primary focus is on building capacity, enabling churches to continue planting new congregations, and developing maturity through the translation of scripture. Supporting holistic development, the WBWN strategy addresses various needs and promotes ownership and sustainability. It aims to reduce reliance on external support by providing stewardship training and encouraging long-term planning. One of the Organization's objectives for this portfolio is to demonstrate that Church-Centric Bible Translation (CCBT) is an effective strategy in each major region of the world. There are six active WBWN programs: Sudan, Islands-Asia, Southeast Asia, Benin, Chad and Iran.In 2024, nine Southeast Asia New Testament translations were uploaded into Digital Bible Library (DBL), with New Testament audio recordings and Old Testament translations in progress across eight languages. In Sudan, five group language teams completed Equipping Journey (EJ) Course 1, translating 25 Bible chapters each, and three group language teams completed Open Bible Stories (OBS) training. The Sudanese Arabic Scripture Completion team translated 17 books. In Benin, in five group languages, three Open Bible Stories (OBS) workshops were completed, with 15 stories translated, tested, and recorded in audio/video formats. The Organization collaborates with foreign organizations that are actively involved with local churches to host training and workshops. In Chad, community testing was completed in two out of seven languages (Sara Kaba & Masana) alongside significant training in the managers of collaborating foreign organizations. The audio and video recording of all 50 OBS in all group languages was completed and collaborating foreign organizations began broadcasting content on the radio. In Iran, a collaborative organization has translated over 30 strategic language resources across 12 books of the New Testament for Farsi and over 29 books of the New Testament into three different languages.WBWN New Initiatives: Work across Latin America, South Asia, and Equatorial SubSahara continue to yield exciting opportunities. The Organization's next WBWN across the SubSahara is Togo. In 2024, Togo showed great promise. The Organization's work in Islands Asia with collaborating foreign organizations included a Scripture book package translation and checking program, an OBS training program, and a Foundational Principles of Translation program. 1466298 Strategic Language Resources: The Strategic Language Resources (SLR) portfolio aims to address the resource gaps and challenges that impede Bible translation, particularly in unreached communities. It provides open-licensed and accessible resources and tools to empower local church networks to lead translation efforts. This approach ensures sustainable access to Scripture in the languages that resonate most with these communities. The portfolio focuses on several key needs, including equipping church networks with resources to reach unreached people groups and translate the Bible into their heart languages. It also aims to enhance accessibility by providing unrestricted access to Bible translation sources and training materials for the global church in languages they understand. Additionally, it seeks to overcome barriers, such as reliance on all-rights-reserved English resources.In 2024, the Organization worked with BiblioNexus, a collaborating foreign organization, to implement AI-assisted tools to help complete the English Old Testament resources in 2 years instead of 5, which will accelerate the process and create valuable content for other Strategic Languages. The Eurasian team of collaborating foreign organizations completed five book packages in Russian and another five books of Scriptures were translated into the Ukrainian Romani Ruskoroma language. In the Middle East, the Bible Society of Jordan, a collaborating foreign organization, has assembled a new translation team and created 12 translation resources for three books of the New Testament. The resources created in MSA are then being tested by the Organization's collaborating foreign organizations in Sudan. 1426094 Technology: The Tools and Technology portfolio addresses the critical shortage of accessible, self-service Bible translation tools for church networks in under-resourced and restricted-access areas. It also highlights the need for global software developers to engage in this ministry. Current translation tools often require advanced technological infrastructure, formal training, and external oversight, creating barriers for many language communities that desire Scripture in their heart language. Key issues being addressed include the spiritual needs of people who do not have access to a complete Bible, technological obstacles, and the fact that existing Bible translation tools typically require internet access, consultants, and complex software. These requirements make them inaccessible to churches in remote areas. Additionally, the initiative seeks to address the persecution and security risks faced by churches in restricted-access regions by providing decentralized, offline-capable solutions that allow them to continue translation efforts safely. Another important focus is meeting the needs of oral cultures and low literacy communities, particularly for unreached people who rely on oral learning. This portfolio initiative aims to provide open-licensed, mobile-friendly, and offline translation tools, empowering churches to lead their own translation efforts without depending on external experts.As of 2024, over 2,700 translators worldwide use the Organization's translationCore toolset. The Open Components Ecosystem (OCE) continues to expand, with over 50 participants from 10 collaborating foreign organizations who attended the two-week event featuring seven sessions on AI language models, VS Code Extensions, and key initiatives like Aquifer and Platform.Bible. The developers collaborated in teams, both in person across multiple global locations and remotely, leading to the presentation of 11 innovative projects. Other achievements include building an offline capability into the rebranded LEVEL.Bible translation software (previously VCANA) and continued development of Scribe SE. 375676 Catalyzation: The Catalyzation Portfolio serves a vital purpose by equipping church leaders and translation practitioners with Church-Centric Bible Translation methodologies. This initiative provides a global platform for sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and developing innovative solutions. It aims to strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks among churches, translation organizations, and funding bodies while informing and inviting churches and organizations to engage in projects and collaborations. By tackling these gaps, the project will accelerate the availability of Scripture in new languages, promote sustainable translation movements, and ensure that churches remain at the forefront of Bible translation efforts.In 2024, the Organization held its third annual Global Church Centric Bible Translation Forum with 63 participants representing 24 different collaborating foreign organizations of various nationalities. Nearly half of the participants were new to the forum in 2024, expanding the Organization's reach and influence. In 2024, the Organization began training a church planting network with more than ten million house churches. The Organization also began to see an exciting increase of cross-network training with collaborating foreign organizations in Latin America providing training for an Island-Asia team, collaborating foreign organizations in South Asia training a new South Asian team, and collaborating foreign organizations in Sudan training a team in Kenya. 375676 7180952 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 1 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AK CA CO CT DC FL GA HI MA ME MI MN MS NC ND NH NJ NM NV NY OH PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV X X James Ungaro 4079003005 13485 Veterans Way Suite 460 Orlando FL 32827 Aaron Erickson Treasurer & Director 0.80 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Al Anderstrom Secretary 0.80 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Reeves President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 143133 0 54530 Max Anders Vice Chairman 0.80 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Vos Chairman 0.80 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joel Hunter Director 0.80 0.00 X 0 0 0 James Ungaro CFO (began 01/2024) 40.00 0.00 X 132443 0 3375 Christopher Klapp Research & Development 40.00 0.00 X 136947 0 4108 Eric Steggerda Field Networks 40.00 0.00 X 132586 0 4074 Jesse Griffin COO 40.00 0.00 X 132300 0 4065 Timothy Jore Innovation & Strategy 40.00 0.00 X 149724 0 4588 Letisia Vendrell CDO 40.00 0.00 X 140000 0 0 967133 0 74740 8 0 1 0 Far East Broadcasting PO Box 1 La Mirada CA 90637 Translation Work 841208 Bridge Connectivity Solutions Amberhai Village Sector 19 Dwarka IN Translation Work 703969 Greater Reach Inc 27068 La Paz Rd Suite 726 Aliso Viejo CA 92656 Translation Work 668563 Zenithtek 28 Whitefoot Crescent Ajax Toronto CA Translation Work 603553 Stitching 222 Ministry Bordes 5 1315 TN Almere NL Translation Work 561814 12 10641532 10641532 6860 6860 Other income 900099 14652 14652 14652 10663044 14652 0 6860 X 2048 2048 333302 333302 56434 33599 9524 13311 2183270 1289472 393378 500420 53713 26394 18161 9158 11370 1265 10105 75439 75439 5900818 5339631 132954 428233 22812 22812 86816 6446 48988 31382 36485 20138 13648 2699 218505 2376 216129 512464 346785 105122 60557 152166 112637 34230 5299 156470 161 156309 16519 16519 9818631 7180952 1563808 1073871 123428 105173 1457549 2334266 127392 34514 51855 45029 833990 427808 564700 406182 54502 110952 591354 488437 2970780 3524553 480737 300849 1049907 939155 1530644 1240004 X -702483 -348371 2142619 2632920 1440136 2284549 2970780 3524553 844413 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 5263754 5920122 9844959 10963004 10641532 42633371 5263754 5920122 9844959 10963004 10641532 42633371 1091317 41542054 34 79 749 387 410 1659 4338 8654 8463 13036 14652 49143 42684173 0.97320 0.93780 X Part II, Section B, Line 10: Other income includes miscellaneous income. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 827571 422015 405556 6419 5793 626 406182 Right of Use Asset 488437 488437 Deferred Compensation Accrual 110952 Right of Use Liability 828203 939155 10663044 0 10663044 0 10663044 9818631 0 9818631 0 9818631 South Asia 0 2 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 808138 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 2 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 385414 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 1 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 561814 Russia and Neighboring States 0 1 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 290718 Middle East and North Africa 0 1 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 91300 North America 0 1 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 603553 East Asia and the Pacific 0 1 Program services Translation of content, tools, and training for CCBT strategy 83397 0 9 0 0 0 9 2824334 0 2824334 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, line 3: The Organization accounts for expenditures on an accrual basis. X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 David Reeves President & CEO 143133 0 0 0 0 0 54530 0 0 0 197663 0 0 0 Timothy Jore Innovation & Strategy 145624 0 4100 0 0 0 4588 0 0 0 154312 0 0 0 Part I, Line 4b The Organization participated in a nonqualified deferred compensation agreement with its CEO. The Organization's board approved the deferred compensation arrangement and considered the arrangement in the overall determination of the reasonableness of the CEO's compensation. The Organization made a contribution of $50,000 on behalf of its CEO during the 2024 calendar year. Jane Anne Reeves Spouse of CEO 56433 Compensation 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The Organization has no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Therefore, this line was answered "No" in accordance with the instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Organization's top management official and top financial official each review the Form 990 prior to its filing with the IRS. A copy of the final Form 990 is also provided to the voting members of the Organization's governing body prior to its filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization's conflict of interest policy is distributed to each member of the Organization's governing body, its officers, and its key employees on an annual basis. Each such individual provides an annual disclosure statement indicating that they have received, read, understood, and agreed to comply with the policy, certifying that: (1) they have no relationships or interests that present a conflict of interest, (2) they have one or more conflicts of interest that have been fully disclosed as required by the policy and have been properly administered in conformity with the policy, or (3) they have previously undisclosed conflicts of interest and disclosing the details of such conflicts. Any disclosure statements with previously undisclosed conflicts of interest are forwarded to appropriate Organization officials to take appropriate actions as required by the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the compensation levels of the CEO. The deliberations and decisions of the Board are contemporaneously substantiated. The Board utilizes comparability data in its deliberations; updated comparability data is generally obtained every two to three years. The CEO is responsible for setting compensation for all other key executives of the Organization, using similar procedures to those described above. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization provides, upon request, copies of its Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements. The Organization also makes its Form 990 available for public inspection on the Organization's website. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Outside Contractors: Program service expenses 5,339,631. Management and general expenses 132,954. Fundraising expenses 428,233. Total expenses 5,900,818. Form 990, Part IX, Lines 5-10: For the period 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, the Organization employed a certified professional employer organization (CPEO) to provide services regarding the administration of payroll, benefits, and other human resource services. The amounts of compensation, benefits, and payroll taxes paid to the CPEO are included at Form 990, Part IX, Lines 5-10. These services did not involve significant managerial decision making. The total amounts of 2024 compensation for officers, directors, and highest compensated employees are shown at Form 990, Part VII, Section A, in order to comply with the Form 990 instructions. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Organization's Board of Directors assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. See Schedule R Part VII DE Form 990, Schedule R, Part I: The Organization is the sole member of two single-member limited liability companies ("the LLCs") established to carry out specific work in various countries in connection with the Organization's exempt activities. There has been no financial activity in either entity since their inception. Due to the sensitive nature of the possible future activities of the LLCs, public disclosure of the names of the LLCs or other identifying information about them could create a significant security risk for the LLCs, the Organization, and the people involved in the possible future activities of the LLCs. Accordingly, such information has not been disclosed on Schedule R, Part I. The applicable information will be made available to the Internal Revenue Service upon request.